INUVIK (April 19, 2016) - Scientists from Canada and the United States are gathering in Inuvik this week to observe leading-edge research and development installations on the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway alignment.

The goal of these installations is to assist in the development of new construction techniques for civil engineering projects constructed on frozen ground in the circumpolar world.  The Northwest Territories’ unique environment allows the Department of Transportation to assume a leading role in such climate change research.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 18, 2016) – The Department of Justice has started an engagement process to seek the views of the public on changes to the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act). 

Hay River (April 13, 2016) – A workshop to develop a long-term strategy for the dredging of the Hay River Harbour was held this week in Hay River.

Key stakeholders including several federal government agencies and private sector companies met in Hay River on April 12 and 13 to discuss an efficient and effective strategy to meet the challenges posed by continuous sediment accumulation in the Hay River Harbor.

YELLOWKNIFE (APRIL 13, 2016) — Filming recently wrapped up in Yellowknife for an immersive, 360- degree film experience which will feature the unique sights, sounds, and culture of the Northwest Territories (NWT).

SESQUI — a multi-media festival funded by the Government of Canada for the 2017 celebrations of 150-years of Confederation — shot footage to be included in a nationally touring presentation celebrating the diverse cultures and lands Canadians share in the Yellowknife area.

NORMAN WELLS, NWT (April 13, 2016) – Residents in Norman Wells and Inuvik will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with the Premier and all Ministers of the Government of the Northwest Territories Cabinet (GNWT) this week.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 12, 2016) — The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) emphasized its commitment to strong community governments in a meeting with the Northwest Territories Association of Communities (NWTAC) last month.

YELLOWKNIFE ( April 11, 2016) — The Minister of Health and Social Services, Glen Abernethy, is seeking nominations for appointments to Regional Wellness Councils across the Northwest Territories.

Regional Wellness Councils are new and are being established to ensure residents from across the Northwest Territories have the opportunity to provide input into the territorial health and social services system. These groups will help inform policy and programming decisions across the territory.

YELLOWKNIFE (APRIL 11, 2016) — Filmmakers wishing to work in the Northwest Territories (NWT) may now submit their proposals to receive significant rebates on their projects.

The Film Rebate Program offers guest and local producers alike the opportunity to receive rebates on goods, services, travel, and wages for films made in the NWT.

Proposals are due on May 6 for productions taking place through March 2017.

YELLOWKNIFE (APRIL 8, 2016) — A program designed to assist artisans in the Northwest Territories (NWT) has proved successful in 2015.

The Fur and Hide Procurement Program — a function of the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program — provided nearly $1 million in economic benefit created from the program.

These are the best results yet recorded by the program, which aims to connect local artisans with fur products required for their creations.